Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Homeostasis in mammals

Homeostasis in mammals — practice question

Section B. Answer only one question.
(a)[6]

Describe the structure of a kidney together with its linked blood vessels.

(b)[9]

Describe the mechanisms used for reabsorption in the proximal convoluted tubule and explain how the epithelial cells of the proximal convoluted tubule are adapted to carry out this process.

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